Potential and Kinetic Energy

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What is stored energy?

Back

Potential energy is stored energy.

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What does the conservation of energy state?

Back

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, but can be altered from one form to another.

Front

What happens during energy transformations?

Back

Energy changes from one form to another.

Front

What is light energy also known as?

Back

Radiant energy.

Front

At which point is potential energy greatest when a pendulum swings?

Back

At the highest point of the swing.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

Front

Give an example of potential energy.

Back

A drawn bow has potential energy.

Front

What is the formula for kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy = 1/2 mv² (where m is mass and v is velocity).

Front

What type of energy is associated with the position of an object?

Back

Potential energy.

Front

What type of energy is associated with the motion of an object?

Back

Kinetic energy.